Temporary Pleasure cover

Temporary Pleasure

Simian Mobile Disco · 2009

69 min · 14 tracks · pop rock · electronica · tech house

A vibrant blend of electronic textures and pop sensibilities that pulsates with infectious energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • infectious energy for dancing
  • for energetic gatherings
  • dynamic progression through tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, meditative sounds
  • seek standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2009, 'Temporary Pleasure' was Simian Mobile Disco's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Attack Decay Sustain Release' from 2007. At this point in their career, the duo was solidifying their presence in the electronic music scene, exploring deeper production techniques and collaborations with various artists.
Stylistic neighbors
Justice· Hot Chip· The Chemical Brothers

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Cream Dream 3:58
  • 2 Audacity of Huge 3:48
  • 3 10000 Horses Can't Be Wrong 4:11
  • 4 Cruel Intentions 3:02
  • 5 Off the Map 4:02
  • 6 Synthesise 4:53
  • 7 Bad Blood 3:58
  • 8 Turn Up the Dial 4:00
  • 9 Ambulance 5:40
  • 10 Pinball 3:56

Disc 2

  • 1 Flea in Your Ear 7:23
  • 2 Are You in the Picture? 6:27
  • 3 Babaghanoush 8:18
  • 4 Do Not Exceed Stated Dose 6:11

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